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Kenmore Dishwasher F2E1 / F2E2 Error Code
Stuck button or control panel not talking to the board on Kenmore dishwashers.
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With F2E1, a button on the keypad reads as held down even when nobody's touching it. F2E2 shows up when the control panel and the main board can't communicate, often from a loose or damaged harness between them.
Compatible models
F2E1 appears on the Kenmore HE, Elite HE, Global HE and MicroClean HE tables; F2E2 only on the HE and Global HE ones.
Also shown as
On models without a display, look for the Clean light flashing 2-1 or 2-2. Sears PartsDirect lists F2E2 for the HE and Global HE lines; its MicroClean HE table lists only F2E1.
Difficulty
Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.
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How to fix Kenmore F2E1 / F2E2
Press every button once
Go across the panel and press each key firmly. One that feels mushy, stays down or doesn't click back is the likely culprit, and a spill that's dried on the panel can cause it.
Wipe the touchpad
Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth and dry it, paying attention to the edges of each key where residue collects.
Reset the power
Turn off the breaker for about 5 minutes, then back on, and see whether the code clears.
When to call a technician
If a button stays stuck or F2E2 keeps returning, the panel wiring needs checking inside the door, and either the control panel or the main board will need replacing. That's a technician job.
Parts linked to F2E1 / F2E2
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
Order parts by your full model number so they fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the F2E1 / F2E2 code?
F2E1 appears on the Kenmore HE, Elite HE, Global HE and MicroClean HE tables; F2E2 only on the HE and Global HE ones.
Can I fix Kenmore F2E1 / F2E2 myself?
Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but F2E1 / F2E2 usually points to a part or fault that needs a technician.
Other Kenmore dishwasher codes
- F1E1 / F1E2Main control board fault
- F3E1 / F3E2Water temperature and soil sensor fault
- F5E1 / F5E2Door switch problem
- F6E1Dishwasher isn't filling
- F6E3Suds or air in the pump
- F6E4Overfill float switch open
- F7E1 / F7E2Heating element fault
- F8E1 / F8E2Slow drain or drain pump fault
- F9E1 / F9E2Diverter motor fault
- IENot filling (722 series)
- OENot draining (722 series)
- AE / E1Leak detected in the base (722 series)
- FEOverflow detected (722 series)
- LEWash pump motor locked (722 series)
- HEHeating failure (722 series)
- C1 / C2 / C3Drain problem (363 electronic models)
- C6 / C7Water too cold or temperature sensor fault (363 models)
- Clean light blinks 7 timesHeater circuit failure (665 models)
- Sanitized light blinksSanitize temperature not reached (665 models)
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.